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Linux Foundation

Buildroot: Making Embedded Linux Easy - A Real-Life Example

Linux Foundation via YouTube

Overview

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Explore a real-life example of how Buildroot simplifies embedded Linux development in this conference talk. Discover why Buildroot was chosen for a major project, learn how its infrastructure was leveraged to create an easy-to-use build environment, and understand the challenges faced and solutions implemented. Gain insights into Buildroot's features, including external setup, configuration, board files, package infrastructure, and application management. Examine practical aspects such as user management, authorization files, libraries, and postbuild scripts. Conclude with a discussion on Buildroot's effectiveness and potential improvements based on developer feedback.

Syllabus

Introduction
Buildroot Overview
Buildroot to External
Setup
Configuration
Board Files
Make Rules
oops
Package Infrastructure
Documentation
Macros
Application Manager
Install Applications
Users
Authorization Files
Libraries
Code snippet
Data dependencies
Postbuild scripts
Conclusion
Questions

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